Aplidin™

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Aplidin, in combination with dexamethasone, is indicated for the treatment of patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least three prior treatment regimens, including both a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulator. Aplidin may be used after two prior lines of therapy if refractory and/or intolerant to both a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulator.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 60 Months
• Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Light; Do not Freeze; Refrigerate

Source: ARTG

Composite pack

This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.

Important: The components listed below are not necessarily in order of use. Please refer to the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) or consult your doctor for proper administration instructions and sequence.

Component

• Injection, solution
• Intravenous Infusion
• Clear, slightly viscous liquid free of visible particles

Component

• Injection, intravenous infusion
• Intravenous Infusion
• The powder is a white to off-white power or solid cake

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• 1 vial and ampoule in a single carton

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: plitidepsin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

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